Welcome, listeners to our third episode of the semester!
In this episode, host Iya meets with Jillian Kwock and Brittany De La Vega from the SEL4NJ Social Media Team. They discuss their positions promoting SEL through social media, how they implement what they learn in their studies, and how they use SEL to practice mindfulness!
Today's educators strive to prepare students to become
knowledgeable, responsible, compassionate, and contributing members of society.
This entails the challenging task of enhancing basic skills, promoting critical
thinking, and addressing crucial issues such as substance abuse and violence
prevention. At the Academy for Social Emotional Learning in Schools, we offer
certificate programs to equip educators with tools to successfully integrate social-emotional
and character development (SECD) principles into teaching. This fully online
program, for both novice and experienced educators, features live chat discussions
for interactive and enhanced learning. Upon completion, educators will receive
a certificate showcasing their newfound knowledge and skills regarding the
importance of academic achievement and the cultivation of social-emotional
To learn more about SEL and the SECD Lab, visit our website at www.SECDLab.org or Instagram @secdondemand